For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,528 students in 48911, MI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 48911, MI are Lewton School, Dwight Rich School Of The Arts and Forrest G Averill School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 48911 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 48911, MI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best 48911, MI Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lewton School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Lewton Pl
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1460
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1460
Gr: PK-8 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Dwight Rich School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Hampden Dr
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1160
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1160
Gr: K-8 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Forrest G Averill School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3201 Averill Dr
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1220
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1220
Gr: PK-4 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
Wexford Montessori Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5217 Wexford Rd
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1740
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1740
Gr: PK-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #55.
Attwood School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
915 Attwood Dr
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1210
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1210
Gr: K-8 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #66.
North School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
333 E Miller Rd
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1710
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1710
Gr: K-8 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #77.
Gardner International School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
333 Dahlia Dr
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1121
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1121
Gr: PK-8 | 874 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Ingham County Youth Center
Alternative School
700 E Jolly Rd
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-2946
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-2946
Gr: 3-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
48911, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2924 Newark Ave
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1390
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1390
Gr: Inquire with school | 4 students
4000 Woodcreek Ln
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1550
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1550
Gr: 4-8 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 48911, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 48911, MI include Lewton School, Dwight Rich School Of The Arts and Forrest G Averill School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 48911?
9 public elementary schools are located in 48911.
What is the racial composition of students in 48911?
48911 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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